Greek metal legends ROTTING CHRIST have partnered with Decibel Magazine for the exclusive flexi disc release of their brand new single, "Holy Mountain," which features Lars Nedland of BORKNAGAR to celebrate the bands' upcoming tour together. To snag this special item, be sure to get a deluxe Decibel subscription by June 1 at THIS LOCATION.
ROTTING CHRIST will be making a live debut of "Holy Mountain" during their headlining set on the Devastation on the Nation tour! The trek will kick off on April 21 in Berkeley, CA and will conclude in Los Angeles, CA on May 22! Chicago, IL and Brooklyn, NY are already SOLD OUT! Tickets can be found HERE.
ROTTING CHRIST is supporting their critically-acclaimed record, 'The Heretics,' which was released in early 2019 and can be ordered, downloaded, and streamed HERE.
ROTTING CHRIST (Devastation on the Nation w/ Borknagar, Abigail Williams, Ghost Bath + Stormruler)
04/21: Berkeley, CA @ Cornerstone [TICKETS]
04/22: Portland, OR @ Bossanova Ballroom [TICKETS]
04/23: Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre [TICKETS]
04/24: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon [TICKETS]
04/26: Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall [TICKETS]
04/27: Denver, CO @ The Roxy Theater [TICKETS]
04/28: Kansas City, MO @ BLVD [TICKETS]
04/29: Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theatre [TICKETS]
04/30: Chicago, IL @ Reggies **SOLD OUT**
05/01: Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary [TICKETS]
05/03: Toronto, ON @ Lees Palace [TICKETS]
05/04: Montreal, QC @ Foufounes Electriques [TICKETS]
05/05: Quebec City, QC @ Imperial [TICKETS]
05/06: Manchester, NH @ Jewel [TICKETS]
05/07: Brooklyn, NY @ Saint Vitus Bar **SOLD OUT**
05/07: Brooklyn, NY @ Saint Vitus Bar **late show // doors @ 11:00 PM** [TICKETS]
05/08: Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage [TICKETS]
05/10: Greensboro, NC @ Blind Tiger [TICKETS]
05/11: Nashville, TN @ Exit/In [TICKETS]
05/12: Birmingham, AL @ Zydeco [TICKETS]
05/13: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Hell) [TICKETS]
05/14: Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum [TICKETS]
05/16: Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall [TICKETS]
05/17: Fort Worth, TX @ Haltom Theater [TICKETS]
05/18: Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live [TICKETS]
05/19: El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse Bar [TICKETS]
05/20: Phoenix, AZ @ Nile Theater [TICKETS]
05/21: San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick [TICKETS]
05/22: Los Angeles, CA @ 1720 [TICKETS]
ROTTING CHRIST have reached another peak in their long career that now spans over more than three decades. The Greeks have literally stood the test of time. With a steady core line-up and their well-honed live delivery, ROTTING CHRIST are filling concert halls and reap enthusiastic crowd reactions wherever they go. This demonstration of love from their followers is not just driven by nostalgia as the band has managed to evolve and grow, while staying relevant beyond the classics with their highly acclaimed latest albums such as 'Aealo' (2010), 'Κατά τον δαίμονα εαυτού’ (2013), and 'Rituals' (2016).
Now, with the new offering 'The Heretics', ROTTING CHRIST are opening a brand new chapter. With confidence and skills derived from experience, each song represents its own sonic universe. Guitarist and vocalist Sakis Tolis in collaboration with his brother Themis on drums achieve a perfect balance of amalgamating their classic and unique style of riffing and rhythm with exciting new elements sprinkled in to keep their material exciting and fresh. The experienced is enhanced by Jens Bogren's equally clear and transparent yet also massive as well as sombre mix and mastering at his widely renowned Fascination Street Studios (AMORPHIS, BORKNAGAR, MOONSPELL, DEVIN TOWNSEND, and many more).
ROTTING CHRIST were founded by Sakis Tolis and his brother Themis in the year 1987. Starting out on a basis of death and grind, the Greeks had already embarked on a darker musical journey by the time their debut full-length ‘Thy Mighty Contract’ (1993) was revealed. On the following seven albums covering a ten-year period from 'Non Serviam' (1994) to 'Sanctus Diavolos' (2004), ROTTING CHRIST steadily defined their own distinct style by experimenting with elements from death, heavy, and gothic metal without betraying their black roots. At the same time, the band went from underground heroes to headliner status. With the highly acclaimed ninth album, 'Theogonia' (2007), the Greek stalwarts added an unmistakable native element to their sound, which has remained with them as a signature trademark ever since. Exploring the mythical legacy of cultures around the globe led to ROTTING CHRIST's massively successful latest release, 'Rituals' (2016). With more than 30 years, 13 studio albums, a dozen EPs, singles and split releases, as well as more than 1.250 shows under their belt, 2018 marked the year of 'Their Greatest Spells' (2018), where they musically revisited their exciting legacy to connect their past with the present.
'The Heretics' marks another step in the evolution of the Greek masters. Buckle up for a fascinating musical ride through the woes of religious wars, Zoroastrianism and the eternal war between good and evil. Metal at its best!
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